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Behold an enormous 2,000-year-old terraced temple that rises, pyramid-like, amid emerald forests and fields. You will travel overland for about three hours through the “Garden of Java” to reach 9th-century Borobudur, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The temple is remarkable not just for its beauty but for the symbolism of its design. Borobudur mimics the shape of a lotus and every aspect of it represents Buddhist views of the cosmos. There are six stacked square platforms topped by three circular ones, a central dome, and four stairways that lead to the top. Practically every square inch is covered with sculptural reliefs and there are 504 Buddha statues. It is a popular pilgrimage site and you may join the worshippers who climb to the top, where you can see 72 Buddhas nestled within latticed stupas. After exploring the temple you will enjoy an included buffet lunch at the park’s Manohara Restaurant, then return to your ship.
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